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Saturday, July 31, 2010

CA-LAC -Crown Fire 13,918 acres - 82% Full containment expected Monday

Crown IC - Los Angeles County - Wildland Fire Update

Name: Crown IC (Agua Dulce)
County: Los Angeles County
Location: North of Sierra Highway at Anthony Road, southwest of Palmdale
Administrative Unit: LAC - Los Angeles County Fire)
Current Status: 82% Contained @ 13918 Acres
Personnel: 1320
Start Date: Thursday July 29th at 2:22 pm
Last Update: July 31st at 6:30 pm

Evacuations orders rescinded - The Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department appreciate the cooperation of residents in complying with evacuation orders.
Road Closures/Access: Road now open from Elizabeth Lake Road to Godde Hill and Bouquet Canyon. Access will be limited to residents only. Access continues to be limited to residents only in the following area: Godde Hill Road from Elizabeth Lake Road to 60th Street West and Avenue N.
For the latest road closures please go to Public Works Web site.

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Additional Information:
Full containment is expected Monday, 8/2
VLAT: Both the Evergreen Super Tanker( Boeing 747) and Very Large Tanker 911(DC-10) were used concurently for suppression on this fire.
Last nights weather allowed fire crews on the ground to continue to strengthen control west flank lines of the fire. First responders will continue to be working in the affected areas and firefighters will continue to construct lines, work on any remaining hot spots and patrol the area.
More Info: LA County Fire - Link - CAL FIRE Incidents - Link

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Saturday, July 31, 2010

CA-LAC -Crown Fire 13,918 acres - 82% Full containment expected Monday

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